I'm signing up for the Old Port Half in Portland, ME 7/14. Free beer from Shipyard is enough for me, but apparently, they've changed the course and venue to accomodate more people because it sold out so quickly last year. The course is supposed to be more scenic and Portland is a great little city and not too far into the wilderness of Maine ('bout a two hour drive from Boston, or 1.5 if you drive like a Masshole). Portland is also relatively cheap to stay in.

I'm signing up for the Old Port Half in Portland, ME 7/14. The course is supposed to be more scenic...

Oh good lord, they've destroyed the course. Uggh. Now it's a hilly run up and down the peninsula and concrete jungle of downtown in July heat. Before it was 5mi out and 5mi back along the ocean, loop around back cove and finish at the pier. But the after party is good, the beer's cold and view is superb. See you there.

I've done my best to live the right way. I get up every morning and go to work each day. (for now)

Oh good lord, they've destroyed the course. Uggh. Now it's a hilly run up and down the peninsula and concrete jungle of downtown in July heat. Before it was 5mi out and 5mi back along the ocean, loop around back cove and finish at the pier. But the after party is good, the beer's cold and view is superb. See you there.

Leave it up to the race marketing folks to make the new course sound like a dream. Looks like I'll have to up my hills

I have a friend trying to talk me into that one. It's quite hilly according to him.

It's not hilly at all. THEY ARE MOUNTAINS! I am not just saying that because I live in Florida either. That race is not called Mad for nothing! It is beautiful though. I am not sorry I ran it. It sure was an experience (but not one that I will do again...)

Look on the October page. I was sent a copy from the R.D. of the Maine marathon.

Quoted from from an email I sent to him thank them for such a great event. He said it was the nicest email

he has rec'd in 14 years as R.D. of the race.

I saw it last night. It was cool. Bag swag, I now have a new term. I will save it and give it to you in person. I know 1 of the writers, and he quoted me last year so I bought some copies.

mucknort

posted: 3/7/2013 at 12:56 PM

Putting in a plug for another Covered Bridge Race, this one in SW NH. The Swanzey Covered Bridge HM also has beautiful covered bridges, a fairly flat course, includes a post race BBQ (meat/veggie/BBQ'd corn), small (around 400), well run, takes place on Labor Day weekend each year.